DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARINE RECON & MARINE RAIDERS | Nick Koumalatsos

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This is definitely the most requested video I have had. Rightfully so because the history of Reconnaissance and Marine Raiders are so intertwined it can leave someone feeling a bit confused, I have your back. Not only does this video give you my military history, it also gives you the history of Marine Recon and Marine Raiders (MARSOC), the requirements to get into both units, and also some very sound advice from other Recon and Raider Operators. So get some popcorn, grab a notepad, and put your feet up. Enjoy!
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Born in Hollywood, Florida, to a Greek father and a Gypsy mother, grew up traveling the United States until settling down for High School in Panama City, Florida. Nick then joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and ended up spending 12 years deploying around the globe supporting the war on terror. He served with 2D Force Reconnaissance, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, and as a Marine Raider with 2D Raider Bn, Marine Special Operations Command.
Nick now is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and father of two beautiful women. He and Miss Capra spend their time traveling the globe making videos and telling the stories of the present and past.
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[@philobetto5106]

Nick, could you tell us your pronouns? 'Kill/Kills/killed

[@sydnynicole]

My nephew is doing recon

[@paulhetherington3854]

atsos = here be - and ss waffen.

[@trumanhw]

Dude, this was awesome ... but the most important info in this video..? JON STEVENS' how to behave outside of combat env. Just invaluable. And if I could get a 285 PFT ... anyone can. Outstanding info

[@sydneycarton4885]

My son was a MARSOC Raider who was killed in 2020 in an airborne accident preparing for deployment. He was, as they all are, the REAL thing and yes, they are special. He was very proud of who he was and loved what he did. A special breed.

[@nskoetrak1651]

My condolences. I also have a son, and, even though he is only 2.5 y/o, I think I can imagine what you have been through.

[@sydneycarton4885]

@@nskoetrak1651 Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy all the things in your life to the fullest with your son as he grows. It's those things now, that bring me comfort and pride as I reflect on his life. Enjoy, and thanks for reaching out.

[@nskoetrak1651]

@@sydneycarton4885 Thank you. I will keep your advices in mind. 🙏🏻

[@Bobby223boucher]

RIP to your son. What was his name?

[@p.cowart7286]

Thank you for your sacrifice. My son has just entered Marine bootcamp. I think he has this goal on his radar. As a mom it's hard to think about the possible loss, but incredibly proud of their decision.

[@davidrendall7195]

Recon = Find stuff Raiders = Blow stuff up

[@maureencora1]

Touche', Semper-Fi.

[@mr.deadly9862]

OOoo THank you

[@Squince01]

Hi I'm Force Recon! Have we met?

[@jonlanier_]

Green Op Black Op

[@tonybryant7823]

The accuracy

[@oompalumpus699]

Recon Marines: We always find our crayons. Raiders: GIMME 'DEM CRAYONS!

[@QockNobblr]

Some Random Boot: *I AM THE CRAYON*

[@davebrockhoff80]

Uhhmmm crayons 😋

[@aryakelkar9580]

Jes we crayons need

[@jackspurlock8291]

This why you can't make fun of Marines.

[@Bearded_SARTECH]

Purple is always gone first...

[@King_Leonidas_x99]

He is a Marine Recon and Raider, this man is a real life super hero.

[@DutchVanDerLinde197]

wait till you hear about David Goggins

[@jacobwicks772]

Dutch Van Der Linde David goggins was hated by the seal team members and went on 1 deployment

[@DutchVanDerLinde197]

Tom S no shit sherlock. but look at the dude now

[@jacobwicks772]

Glenn Quagmire he was arrogant and never put we before me in the teams

[@nsudatta-roy8154]

Bottomline, Goggins earned the trident. That is no small feat.

[@tysonmares6171]

Row Row row your boat, Sneaking down the stream, Lock and load, Tactic mode, United States Marines!

[@blacksenko]

Xerigo that’s good.

[@soevasive]

Give me P!, Give me O!, Give me a G!

[@broyogurt3000]

AMAZING!

[@cream5439]

@R L cool now go say that to a marines face.

[@roadhouse6999]

The fuck is "Tactic mode?"

[@taserface8384]

They eat different colored crayons

[@andersonhail123]

*in the mirror to yourself* " You know what'd be a badass name?......TASERFACE!!!!"

[@donutz424]

I think I'll take purple crayons

[@billysmith2575]

HahahahahahahahahHha

[@DanielJones-sx8qz]

😂

[@Galvakev]

Taserface mmmmm...crayons. The red ones are the best

[@jerlacount8083]

My son is a SARC with Raiders. As a former Marine, it is impressive to see what these guys do, where they go and how they train. Hats off to these warriors

[@gspothitta9079]

@@kobecaldwell961 facts 🇺🇸

[@Somebodyuprobsknow]

i smell bullshit

[@cokedupcat]

@@Somebodyuprobsknow check your pants

[@ubcroel4022]

@@Somebodyuprobsknow cry about it

[@joeybomba8046]

You don't know nothing you only see the outer rim

[@likydsplit8483]

“Are you a Marine Recon, Raider, or MarSoc?” ‘Yes’

[@rotorheadv8]

I was SOC MAU

[@MoonLight-qw8sz]

Raider and marsoc is the same thing

[@holycrapthatsalotofketchup253]

"Both"

[@andresalmonte4772]

Yes

[@Esp-go1el]

'Soc' 'mar' cock

[@whosthis2581]

"We're all special" **hands out crayons**

[@lucaslouzada2761]

Lol

[@hailey1440]

I call red!! (Best flavor)

[@steve19745]

then the guy from the army realized the crayons were cleverly disguised 5.56 rounds

[@asiancrayoneater569]

@@hailey1440 but it gives u nightmare.

[@noahhess4955]

Can someone explain the crayon thing to me?

[@nitroxide17]

Wow these guys are so badass... *continues eating chips on the couch*. Seriously though... thank you for your service.

[@jamesbael6255]

If I knew I could eat while sleeping I'd do it. I've probably already done it. If there was a couch, and there were chips, I'd definitely do it. Not at all a joke.

[@peacefulbuddha8361]

Watch some David Goggins, get your ass off the couch and run bitch... You won't regret it.

[@BAZZAROU812]

I know.. Hillary Clinton Boys

[@PatRiot-]

nitroxide91 Thank you sir for your honesty 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adrienne4213]

@@peacefulbuddha8361 stay hard

[@bryanjohnson7196]

My grandfather was a Marine Raider in WII he received a bronze star fought in the worst battles in the Pacific and recived expert marksmen

[@zachbiggs8537]

@@jar8808 let him be proud bro damn

[@jar8808]

@@zachbiggs8537 yeah, thats my bad, ill delete the comment when I wake up tomorrow. lmao apologies.

[@ToastieW]

@@jar8808 bruh

[@jar8808]

@@ToastieW 💀i deleted it.

[@ronaldedson496]

Which Battalion?

[@richardbohm5778]

the marines stole the anchor from the navy, the eagle from the air force, and the rope from the army. and on the seventh day when god rested, the marines overran his perimeter, stole the globe and have been running things ever since!! SEMPER FI MARINE, and thank you for your service to this country.

[@calmexit6483]

richard bohm this is peek cringe

[@Leatherneck-ib8fp]

Sorry Richard. We did not steal the eagle from the air force. The air force was not an official branch of the military til 1947, and the EGA was our emblem since 1776.

[@DMalenfant1]

Good ting for you God loves all is children.

[@richardbohm5778]

@@DMalenfant1 god has a serious sense of humor. why else would he have created pia zadora and the duck billed platypus?

[@DMalenfant1]

@@richardbohm5778 I am not God, so go ask him.

[@timothyregan5260]

Interesting. My Father is a 1st Force 2nd Battalion Recon Marine via Vietnam era. Radio operator He passed away recently due to agent orange which let to cancer and ultimately lead to his demise. Honorable discharged corporal RIP Robert J Regan

[@themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184]

I’m sorry brother. My dad was also a recon man. I lost him in March 2017. He was injured in Vietnam which led to a lifetime of kidney disease and other health problems. It’s absolutely horrible to lose a parent. No shame in getting professional help if you need it. Vietnam guys never got the credit they deserved. May your father Rest In Peace. Take care.

[@jadenmontgomery3795]

Timothy Regan I’m sorry to heart that he’s in a better place and Jesus has a spot reserved for him in heaven

[@jamesbael6255]

@@jadenmontgomery3795 Marines don't go to heaven; shit to do.

[@aidansouthall1]

Timothy Regan sorry to hear that mate. I thank your dad for his service. My girlfriends grandpa died recently from agent orange effects..

[@RoyalTDynoman]

Hi sorry to hear about your dad I am sure he was a great man .as my father was Im sure being a recon marine has something to do with that My Dad retired as after 30 yrs he was a marine raider 2nd div. and then 1st recon and then commanded the 4th marines Also known as Trentts Raiders anti gorilla group and did 3 tours in nam he passed away in 2002 from the effects of agent orange as well we lived in southeast asia [Thailand ] as well as other places following dad around where I was also exposed to agent orange , 2 yrs ago we received some mail saying my father was eligible for compensation our family has never received any type of compensation has your family my father never drank or smoked and should have lived to be a 100, I feel we are owed what are your thoughts or experience on this ? Thanks SEMPER FI!

[@Taeil0151]

Imagine calling this guy a pogue only to see him become a full fledged Marine Raider. That haircut of yours as a Sergeant in dress blues gave me PTSD alone btw.

[@marinewarrior2127]

This is hard to watch. I retired in 2005, it’s sad to see how everything passes you up, in a good way. Still I miss it, especially the brotherhood.

[@marinewarrior2127]

ICUICU2 Too young for the WW II Raiders. Too old for the new Raiders.

[@marinewarrior2127]

ICUICU2 Just being a Marine is force of reckoning. Thank you for your support. Choose your service wisely.

[@diggareesworld5668]

Hey once a marine always a marine no matter what age

[@williamkirchoff4293]

My father was a raider in Vietnam thank you for your service and bringing attention to the raiders who they are and what they did

[@tdwtcotter]

Tactical keyboard has been activated I am a veteran of the United States keyboard warrior special forces I served for 4 years in the youtube comment section and I have 234 confirmed argument wins under my belt in each using facts from Wikipedia and then using a fake account with a fake name and profile pic and I think you’re wrong I will provide no evidence whatsoever and once I am called out I will not respond until you call me out for not responding and in which I will reply “sorry I actually have a life” adding to my perfect 234 win streak

[@Uselesshands]

Ur mom gay

[@LucidLegend1984]

Who rah keyboard warriors!

[@luckydaogb]

Best comment ever! Lol...

[@shidelerdantheogre8487]

Knight No u

[@tmorse1211]

The Cotters. That was gold. Lmao

[@donaldervin5626]

At the time 1987 he was Staff Sargent Mcevoy (?) he was my diver instructor at Coronado. Fucker was a PT machine!

[@namehere4954]

Me: civilian who knows no acronyms, divisions, etc. Also me: listens intently every minute trying to follow.

[@JuanPerez-ex5lg]

I remember back in 2007 I was briefing Admiral Olson shortly after he took SOCOM. He traveled overseas doing his battlefield circulation and my outstation was one of the stops. The subject of MARSOC came up for some reason (I didn't bring it up). I can't remember if he said this himself, or if it was a member of his staff, but a question arose about what the focus of MARSOC would be going forward. Most of us in SOF around that time remembered that DET 1 was a proof-of-concept that was stood up under the auspices of NSW, so we assumed that MARSOC would become a SEAL-like element. We were told that although the leadership at MARSOC at that time were pushing for a SEAL-like mission, Olson was of the opinion that something closer to UW (in the SF sense) was what SOCOM needed more, and this led to the direction that MARSOC eventually adopted as they embraced their new role. Personally, I have been very impressed by their professionalism and courage. I was particularly impressed by them when they operated in the Helmand in 2010-11. CPT Matt Lampert's element was very active in that region and I remember how often I would hear his voice on the task force's frequency during the conduct of a TIC. He always remained calm and masterfully laid out the situation prior to calling for any air support. We were horrified when he was injured and doubly so when we discovered that his spouse was serving there during the same deployment (it both simplified and complicated the next-of-kin notification). Anyway, I'm a big fan of MARSOC and feel honored to have shared the same battle space with them.

[@jasonscott127]

Which branch did you serve and what SF were you? I'm in the process joining the Army, but having second doubts and thinking going Marines.. my life long goal is to become special forces. Either Rangers, Marsoc Raiders, or Green berets...

[@joetshipamba]

@@jasonscott127 He's prob green beret. Rangers is Spec Ops bro

[@craigbowlby1465]

Young man, you are absolutely wrong about the BIG Marine Corps not liking Force Recon. I am an old Marine who spent his 4 years working on the close support aircraft that gave the grunts like you, the air support that they needed, when they needed it. I was a plane captain, working on A-4 Skyhawks, and was very proud to be helping to make sure that the planes were ready to give you guys that you request, when you request it. We are so proud of you guys and what you do. Never forget that. Semper Fi!

[@justintynan2435]

Another Airwinger here, I was a C-130 mechanic with VMGR-352. Took great pride in making sure my planes (still think of them that way) were ready for there next mission. I think I know what Nick is getting at, like i was told going through schooling that majority of the Marine corps don't like the C-130 guys partly because we don't go on boat rides. So in a basic terms getting to do suff that normal marines can't.

[@davidgraham2054]

He's probably referring to those really tightly wound types... Like the ones who would yell at you for not saluting a officer when you're way up in the mountains in a shit hole... It's like hey sorry I didn't want to put a fat Target on your forehead but ok you got it boss. Your world I'm just living in it... Or yell at you bc you took a few steps with a lit cigarette... I'm glad I was able to do my time during a war the uptight garrison warriors always pissed me off. Thanks for your service Marine.

[@rodzilla1869]

@@NickKoumalatsos82 brother I spent 22 years with the marine force recon at Pendleton 1st Mardiv. I was a corpsman. Loved my marines. You guys really know how to take care of us. And in turn I'll cross a battle field to get to you guys and do anything to keep you alive. Semper fi my brother

[@rodzilla1869]

Thanks that means allot

[@rodzilla1869]

@Bill Brown thank you but being a corpsman ain't that big of a deal. Lol. I'll tell you a funny story when I went to the recruitment center well i did really how to SAY corpsman so I pronounce the s lol. And ask him if I worked with dead bodies he never told me that the marines are under the navy lol. So he said we hope not you never pull duty and work with beautiful women. Lol. So 3 weeks before I grad from corps school the gulf war broke out and I was sent to the marines. Lol. But I'm glad I loved every min of the time with the marines. And well the rest is hx.

[@talscorner3696]

"Critical Skills Operator" Very fancy way of saying "that guy you ask to fix your shit when everything goes to hell".

[@kkyleschoolcraft4059]

I was Army Infantry 🇺🇸 but I have 2 Marine buddies that I wrestled with in high school!!! Thank you for your service...

[@Hunter-xy6qq]

Nick, looks like you loved being a Marine. I really enjoyed this video. Great stories to tell to the grandkids. Thank you for you’re service.

[@hoosiered471]

OOORAAH DEVIL DOG!!! I must admit, I was very impressed with your clear and concise description of the differences and history between the "Force" and "Raider" elements. You pretty much nailed it!!! It is very confusing, even to Marines themselves. The analogy of having "two step-dads" had me rolling!!! Moreover, the addition of personal testimony in your video was worth its weight in gold to current and future Marines. Many people, or "wannabees," think it's all physical, but actually the mental side is just as important. Even though I was a "winger" back in the late 80s and early 90s (CH-53E Crew Chief) and loved my job, I was still envious of the Recon guys. They always had the coolest "toys!" Additionally, the Recon platoon we had attached to us in Northern Iraq during "91" was a much better outfit than our SEAL team. One of those knuckle heads stole a 5 ton truck and drove it through our camp like a Kamikaze! What an idiot! Lastly, despite your "Samurai" hair style, I am going to subscribe to you channel because of your knowledge and above average communication skills. Just don't go full "man-bun" on me Marine. Semper Fi.

[@Oldman_Taylor]

Well, he did a great job of "Recon vs Raider", but not so much "Force" vs anything - his classification of "Recon" was generic. A vid about this long could go into "Recon Btln vs Force Recon" - it got muddy there through the years he just covered. But that wasn't his point, and that would have just made this longer!

[@keithcleghorn5102]

I am Air Force crash recovery specialist, If I did not have Marine recon/raiders I would have never been able to complete my mission. These guys dealt with some of the most mind boggling shit that would bring you to tears, They are tough and the best our country has to offer, Go Marines, you are badasses.

[@timothybarry7408]

We hauled Marine Recon on our Amphibious ship for a short time. Everyone of those guys were as big as a house! They had muscles coming out their ears. Haha, I was surprised they were able to function they were so huge. Gung Ho unit!

[@Rareed63]

I was stationed at Camp Lejeune in 1982 I was in a communications unit we use to poke fun at recon because they had air conditioned barracks we were in WWII wooden barracks with no air conditioning our Gunnery Sgt would make us PT on black flag days

[@vectoreyes]

Thank you for your service to this country and your continued service to your subscribers!

[@ceounicom]

"Im just going to clarify this for y'all" (completely confused by 6 mins in) "And that's when SOCOM made things even more confusing"

[@carmineginocchio7783]

As a Marine, I've said that for years @ 21:45 ish... we're fighting the war wrong. We are fighting the way the British fought us in the revolution. Just throw troops at it. It's an unconventional fight. We need to treat it as such.

[@donpeace5021]

8654 !!! Old school

[@Kurt_Duane]

I could not understand wtf we were doing that hearts and minds stuff only works when the locals dont have the fear of god in them from the opposition

[@Bene_Factum]

Roger that! Been saying that shit for years... but what do we know, it's not like we are the boots on the ground or anything.

[@j_f_kyoushallnotbeforgotte2191]

Hey that's how we beat the deadbeat limeys, unconventional, after all it was militia that kicked the ass, of the so called best army on the world.

[@Riceball01]

@@Bene_Factum Well, it doesn't help matters that Afghanistan really has no national identity, from what I understand, Afghans identify mostly at the clan level, then sect level so that makes winning hearts and minds harder because some Afghans won't care what you say or do because the Afghan president is a member of a rival clan. To add to matters, we always seem to back the wrong people in these sorts of conflicts, starting all the way back to Korea. We always seem to back these tin pot dictator types who are only a little better than the guys we're fighting. That sort of thing makes winning local support kind of difficult.

[@luger9857]

Thank you for your service. Mad respect for you and men all alike. Im studying the asvab now and hope some day i too can make a difference.

[@jamesgunnyreed3792]

Good explanation on the differences, and how a young person can get involved. Semper Fi!

[@reverseshotgun721]

You’re one of my big inspirations for joining the Marines, man. I’ve been stuck at SOI for four months nursing an injury, but hell if I let that stop me!

[@MrTurk6988]

thank you for your service... many family members of mine were in the Marine Corps... and a great friend was an original Raider...again thank you and God bless

[@francislemon7]

I know this is an older upload- but thanks Jon Stevens, not only for your service but for your thoughtful comments; very insightful and well articulated.

[@DwayneGill]

Great information. Enjoyed the video. I served in the USMC fro 1981-1991. Keep up the great work devil dog! Semper Fi!

[@thomassmestead6424]

Hey Nick, I have pulled up some of your vids and really appreciate how you,( your friends, and your wife ) present different topics that y'all address. Thanks for explaining the differences between Recon and Raiders, since things have changed so much since I left active duty in 1975, (Navy Vietnam Vet) in all branches.

[@AnaxofRhodes]

"Nobody's written the book on improving your mindset." I think David Goggins has finally written that book, "Can't Hurt Me."

[@B3LLAT0R93]

The forgotten highlander by Alistar Urqurhart...

[@BostonsF1nest]

“The Bible- God

[@hendrixsixd9]

That book is amazing. I'm 5 chapters in right now. CALLUS YOUR MIND! TAKE SOULS!

[@Redmanticore]

its easy to get temporarily pumped by a written word. you cant really learn it unless you do it and experience it again and again. propably thats what he meant, that you cant read a book about something that you must experience through and through yourself to see whether you are up for it and find your own motivation, or find that you really dont have. you might just find out that somebody elses motivation is not YOUR motivation. i sure as hell didnt know what being really afraid to imminently die meant until i felt it, no matter if i read about it, it just wasnt the same. but ill check the book. the feeling sucks, by the way.

[@Gcwbigs]

David Goggins is a man. A man that can control every aspect of his life except his mouth! I would love to recommend his book to a few young men I know however I cannot. Is he refuses to control his mouth. So much for his example!

[@johnharrell2326]

Thank you for your service. I’m enlisting in the marines for infantry and want to become a raider this video did inspire my decision. Thank you again for your service. OORAH

[@douglaschitwood8850]

Hope you are kicking ass

[@joeybomba8046]

Very few people can become one you have to have a special intelligence it's called crazy that's the foolish way of stating it good luck though can't say I enjoyed it much because you will be forgotten by your country but not in the hearts and souls of what's important God will be on your side as they have for many it's a choice if you do make it which is very hard you'll become better trained than any naval seal on Earth

[@imtrashatsoccer8373]

@@joeybomba8046 im going into the marines as a Marine guard, whats your advice to become a raider

[@maxb4210]

@@imtrashatsoccer8373 You can pick any MOS and still go to A&S, though you’re not guaranteed a slot, you have to get screened and meet the prerequisites. And this is after a minimum of 3 years time in service, MARSOC doesn’t want newly minted Marines. Before all that just focus on getting in the best shape of your life, maintain it, and do your current MOS the best you can

[@chickentwarrior3274]

@@maxb4210 ​ I’m going to be a marine as infantry but I’m planning to join Raiders (MARSOC) as you said Raiders won’t take newly minted marines and should do 3 years of service do you think I can join Recon right away after joining infantry to do my 3 years service then join MARSOC ?

[@colbylacy8651]

I grandfather was Marine 1st recon during Vietnam, he’s the reason I’m even considering a career in the military right now

[@terrypoole9598]

Go for it mate.A good career and apart from normal duties,you can gain qualifications for when you leave after service that will put you on the ladder for civilian life.

[@N0VEMBYR]

@@terrypoole9598 can you elaborate or give examples? this is something i’m considering

[@graywilson4592]

What about the Special Beard Brigade

[@claverhouse1]

Their Colonel-In-Chief is Melania Trump. She's a beard if ever I saw one.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

@@claverhouse1 Ur thinking of Manchelle Obama. FIFY

[@claverhouse1]

@@atomicwedgie8176 Nope, I'm thinking. Try it sometime.

[@JSmooove]

cool breakdown of military history

[@gunsquawk4443]

Yeah... too bad it's made up!

[@lcpgalvan2013]

Semper fi from a fellow marine, I got out in 2015 and am now working to get into the private sector doing maritime security, I'm currently just waiting on a green light to go to training. I respect what both recon and raiders do, I didnt have the pt or gt scores to do that at the time but I wish I would have, probably the biggest regret of my life thus far. Mad respect, you earned a follower.

[@understandingthethreat8262]

Nick, Gunny McAvoy was at the company (2d Force) in the ‘90’s when I was there. Professional, talented, and frightening. He crushed me during the two week pre-scuba training package. We ran at the company. I saw them a few years ago at the retirement from one of my teammates who went over to the green side. I got a little chill up my spine when I saw him, but then we had beers together, and all is well. Good video. Thanks for sharing. Johnny G

[@NickKoumalatsos82]

He is still a beast

[@MrPaulboggs1]

WTF Nicholas! I just realized that you are a gnats ass from being at 40K subscribers!! Excellent work my friend, my hats off to you and Miss Capra for the great working coming out of your camp. Stay safe, pick up heavy ass rocks and stay always forward

[@kenwilson4775]

Thank you for your service! From my grandfather Bracamonte 2nd Raider division. 2 Bronze stars and 2 purple hearts.

[@thebronzetoo]

Semper Fi, Nick! I was with 1/1 and 3/1 in the mid to late 80's when 1st Marines became MAU (later MEU) SOC. Good times. We trained a lot, since there was nothing else to do in the mid to late 80's!!

[@USAAMERICAFUCKYEAH77]

Thank you for your service. Thank you for the detailed education well done 👍🇺🇲🦅

[@ke6ziu]

I wish I was strong enough to survive that Recon Swim qual! That killed me!

[@Redmanticore]

www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/c/casualties-usnavy-marinecorps-personnel-killed-injured-selected-accidents-other-incidents-notdirectly-result-enemy-action.html

[@xreconusmc3156]

Aaron Freeman we ain’t no joke,, we left the rest in the smoke 💨 SEMPER fi.

[@willmoseley9685]

Aaron Freeman mind over matter always

[@ke6ziu]

I was intelligent enough, and fit enough... but, holding that weight up above your head, and continue treading water killed me!

[@collinb.8542]

Hello everyone, I am not a great swimmer (I can basically just float in water) and I plan on joining the military. Would you recommend Marines or Army? I just figured it would be better to ask people who I've noticed have done the training in the comments. Any replies welcome.

[@jasontodd1175]

I was wondering why this video is so long. Didn't expect a history lesson. But I enjoyed it! Well explained 👍

[@ChadBIsRacing]

Great video Nick, I learned a lot about the Corps I didn't know.

[@johnjanssen2213]

It was so awesome to be a part of this. We were this first unit to deploy SOC capable. Semper Fi

[@steadyarm]

I served in navy amphib units out of Japan and always felt at the ready with marine recon embarked and out on patrol. I was living my destiny with highly trained and motivated brothers.

[@kristameldazy4775]

I think your hair and your beard looks great

[@jamesbael6255]

Thank you sir.

[@bubbles6883]

@@jamesbael6255 LOL!

[@SacCarScene]

I love your hair and beard too.

[@f_alcon2903]

manly imo

[@seancoonery2559]

Bad ass

[@sergeantram1205]

Great video. I was a Marine who started FMTU in 2005. Semper Fi!

[@Menilik1]

I wish I would have had this information 25 years ago when I joined the Corps, thanks. Oorah!

[@Timboslice475]

Very good video. Pretty much answered any question I may have had on the differences. Thanks for making this.

[@bernardalexandermcnealy4072]

Thank you for your service, Nick.

[@lesflynn4455]

I know this is an old video, and I'm coming in late, but I really enjoyed it. The dude provided detailed info about where the USMC unconventional forces fit in. The force's structure ain't all that straightforward but he explained it pretty well, and some of the reasons why it ain't so straightforward. Recommended viewing for young Americans looking to get into Recon or Marsoc,

[@AnonymousNP]

My goal is to become a raider

[@ontheedgeofshadow2790]

*Salute* thank you so much for your service... i'm hoping to possibly be there in a couple years. Semper Fi

[@cmnieman1]

Great explanation! Haven't heard it broken down and big picture so well.

[@robgomez76]

Great video! I appreciate the information. Also got me motivated. Thank you

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Extreme respect to every single one of you. Without you we wouldn't have our country.

[@HolaPolaRs]

US Marines fascinate me. Without a doubt the most highly trained, professional and humble fighting force in the world. Truly incredible history, never ceases to amaze me. From Britain 🇬🇧

[@MountainManMike]

"Humble" ?....lol

[@wesleyrobinson3063]

Be proud of your own military and special forces (SAS) there the best in the world trust me.

[@c4hotel6]

Former Marine. Humble? Yes, in that we're just doing what needs done and embarrassed by recognition. No, in that we are the best of the armed services and can fucking do anything.

[@kjvenom8508]

​@Wesley Robinson I totally agree the 22 is the best .don't forget the SBS aswell especially X squadron .these marines are formidable warriors.

[@christianbauer8916]

@@wesleyrobinson3063seals entered the chat😭

[@ericsiggins1007]

I truly wish that videos like yours were available when I was getting ready to enlist. I would have been much better prepared for success. Thankfully the future Marines have them, keep up the great work.

[@theelysian1172]

Thank you for clarifying the differences between the two it will help my enlistment. Semper fi!

[@ericfitucci]

Very informative video. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your service.

[@Hiberniason]

Excellent video, Marine. Thank you!

[@mmgross144]

Much respect. Thank you for your service. I subscribed.

[@EarlyRiser71]

Loved the description of Recon Marines. Was 0321 from 89-93 at 2d BN when we were still at Onslow beach. Did my last 17 years as Air Force CCT. My Recon brothers were the absolute best savages I have ever been around!!

[@peterkolovos3079]

Yasou Nick. Thank you for your service.

[@UrbanDefensiveTactics]

Good job! This is the best video I have seen on the structure of the various FMF and specialized operations, prior to re-organization and consolidation (1978 - 1991). Thanks brother! Most people, even some Marines don't know this history or, that the main plan of JSOC/SOCOM at the time, was to absorb and then de-commission the entire Marine Corps, as many were trying to make the case that the Marine Corps no longer had a purpose. Thanks again and continue to expand by producing a video on Critical Operations Air-Ground MEU deep strike capabilities.

[@jeffburnham6611]

Sometimes small things like injuries that hold us back in training, are the gateway to better things. I interviewed for barracks duty at 8th and I but due to an ankle injury I sustained in 3rd phase, wasn't selected because of my inability to do close order drill for countless hours. Luckily for me, a rare position for Sea Duty came about, so I interviewed and was selected, attended and completed the school at MCRD San Diego, and spent 2 yrs assigned to a MarDet floating around on a USN CV. Best time I ever had in the service.

[@kb5214]

Retired Army .... Your video hit the nail on the head. Excellent. Excellent...

[@texastimberbeast4593]

Thank you for your service

[@simiansapiandailyworldnews4975]

Mad love Marines. Thank you for defending us the people and for protecting our great country . We thank you for our freedom we thank you for your lives and our lives we thank those who are deceased in the line of duty. Without you we wouldn't have what we have and may the great creator give you strength and protection as you continue to live on. .. long live the United States Marine Corps.

[@frick-n-frack4191]

A bunch of ROCK STARS. MAD RESPCECT! God Bless America and GOD BLESS YOU. Thank you for you service!!!!

[@dnllecour9]

Great video brother, always beside YOU

[@JakeHunter2010]

Recon- SOF for the Corp. Raiders- SOF for SOCOM.

[@shirleyford104]

+Nick Koumalatsos You seem to think only men watch you. BAD DOG! Love you anyhow.

[@10karhu]

Question: I was watching this and thought, did Suicide Charley get a name change?

[@reaper215]

Jake Hunter That was succinct.

[@untangledmind1]

You beat me to it Jake! Very humble individuals as in not talking publicly about their missions. Very professional. Nothing but respect! I miss my brothers and being in the Corps! Semper Fi and again, great, short explanation.

[@stewpidaso26]

but the grunts are tougher, recon and raiders wouldnt exsist without the grunts ;)

[@phreeken09]

Much respect, brother. Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@johnwinnick3950]

Thank you for the excellent presentation. Bing West would be proud of you. John Winnick, Sr.

[@MARCUSROGERS21]

I love the educational purpose of the video it really opens your eyes

[@marine919]

Thanks for the scoop ,Nick .

[@44musher]

Good work here, and the rest is history.... Semper Fi Marines

[@robstambaugh2244]

I enjoyed the video. I was a team leader at Second Force Recon 1981-1983. Mike Macavoy and I are friends to this day.

[@jW-xz7sr]

Wow, you guys rock. I was a mechanic in the Marines. I had no idea I was was in such good hands. Thank you all.

[@pablooso1941]

Without you mechanics we'd be in a world of crap. Thanks brother.

[@manster2436]

My Dad was a Raider during WW2. Very proud of him. Went to a couple reunions, they still tough guys.

[@user-fu9oq1le8h]

Your dad is a hero mate God bless your family salutes from brazil!

[@IceyKweisi6]

I liked it when you used the white board 🙂

[@susiedirkx1963]

My 20 yr old grandson is recon, so proud of him 🇺🇸♥️

[@joeyservo]

This was an excellent breakdown thanks, more than satisfied my curiosity

[@DrAAgon21]

“It’s a complicated relationship.” Well said brother. Arugah.

[@jdymes101]

Respect, I served with 3rd ID in Ramadi and had the pleasure to serve along side SF, SEALS, Rangers, don't recall any Raiders though. Much respect though.

[@SubVet1984]

Amazing- my instructor at Navy Dive school in 1986 was then SSGT McAvoy!

[@NickKoumalatsos82]

Small world!

[@rossbabcock2974]

Thanks for doing this brother. I served 76-82. Great video! A question that needed to be answered. BTW, I think the Marines of this generation would make Chesty crack a smile and order another charge: where ever he is! Semper Fi bro!

[@jcortez1314]

Legend has it that Nick is a direct descendant of Heracles, Achilles, and King Leonidas.

[@JM.Magico]

wanegro from the movie heat

[@robertg819]

J Cortez Heracles?

[@subaschen8595]

J Cortez wow I didn't know 3 guys could fuck each other and reproduce

[@chaplaincrabtree6881]

How's that pronounced? Hair-a-kalls? Her-ack-less?

[@subaschen8595]

billy bob Hair-a-clees

[@lastofthefinest]

Marine raiders back in the day had to have more guts than training. Today, you have to have more training than guts.

[@Redmanticore]

a bit more brains is required today.

[@vcso2189]

Was with 2nd Force Recon at Camp Geiger back in 1969. We flew down to Key west for "Sub Ops". Trained on the old USS Sea Lion, a WWII diesel electric boat, learning to exit and enter the sub via the escape chamber. On the flight back we were told that they gotten a quota for Vietnam. Volunteered for "Nam" but when I got there was assigned to a straight infantry unit. Spent my whole time as a ground pounder. Still have the Leatherneck magazine covering our trip to Key West.

[@terrypoole9598]

The British Royal Marines have to do a curtain length of time in the Corp before going for Selection for the British Special Forces.Special Boat Service or Special Air Service.

[@toddjenest3212]

Thanks, Nick, this is a great video; very clear and informative.

[@curriemr]

That's my homie Blasi! Love that guy like a brother.